Prepare against Karl Winkler
DEU · World #69,574 classical · FIDE ID 24689793
When preparing against Karl Winkler, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Karl Winkler, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Winkler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Winkler before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,823 | 2,061 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 67 | 78 | 67 | 31.6% |
| As White | 102 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 110 | 36 | 44 | 30 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Winkler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Winkler's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Winkler usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Winkler usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Winkler usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 56.1% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 41.5% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 100.0% | 59.0% |
Karl Winkler's chess games
All 212 games by Karl Winkler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 67 wins, 78 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| C22 | Center Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Matthias Mueller | 2,385 | Torgelow Open A | B07 |
| Feb 2006 | Christian Balz | 2,150 | Mecklenburg VP LL1 0506 | B71 |
| Jan 1998 | Detlef Zoll | 2,070 | Torgelow Open A | C01 |
| Mar 2009 | Siegfried Voelschow | 1,943 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0809 | B01 |
| Nov 2008 | Paul Onasch | 1,926 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0809 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 1,820 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,908 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| Mecklenburg VP VL 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Winkler's chess games?
212 games by Karl Winkler, from Jul 2009 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Karl Winkler has played.
What does Karl Winkler play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Karl Winkler opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Winkler answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl Winkler play as White?
As White, Karl Winkler's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Center Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Winkler play as Black?
As Black, Karl Winkler most often plays: Alekhine Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Karl Winkler's FIDE rating?
Karl Winkler is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Karl Winkler played?
Our database contains 212 games by Karl Winkler, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 78 draws, 67 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Winkler?
212 games by Karl Winkler reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.